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Using Mock Trials as an Alternative Resolution Strategy
In the age of our increasingly litigious society that has resulted in numerous runaway juries, nuclear verdicts, and new concepts such as the most recent “reptile ...
08/16/20
Managing Catastrophic Workers’ Compensation Injuries in Partnership with a TPA
After receiving a call that an employee has been involved in a catastrophic accident, the next steps taken are critical to the outcome of how the claim develops ...
11/18/19
The Aging Workforce: Implications for Employers
Workers aged 45 and older account for an increasing share of the US workforce.1 Employment by workers aged 45-54 has grown moderately, while workers aged 55-64 ...
06/04/18
Telecommuting Employees and Workers’ Compensation Considerations
Whether a formal or casual arrangement, telecommuting is becoming increasingly more common. Employees appreciate the convenience and flexibility while employers ...
01/09/18
The Psychosocial Component of Workers’ Compensation Claims
The goal in handling a workers’ compensation (WC) claim is to restore the injured worker to maximum medical improvement (MMI) and return the worker to the ...
09/12/17
Medical Marijuana and Employer Drug Policies
The stated mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to assure safe and healthy conditions for working men and women by establishing ...
06/28/17
Medical Marijuana and Workers' Compensation: An Overview
Medical marijuana is now legal in 28 states and Washington DC. It is a popular topic in our industry and beyond. Each state legislature has its own legal ...
02/15/17
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
The Opioid epidemic has been described by United States Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., as an “urgent health crisis facing America.” This crisis ...
12/07/16
